ABOUT THIS WEB SITE

This site is is my "soapbox." I love all aspects of aviation. It has been my passion since I was a small child. I am one of those very fortunate individuals who was blessed by being able to make a career out of my passion.

Now that I am retired and only fly for personal travel and recreation, I enjoy talking about flying and trying to give something back to the individuals who make up this fantastic community of aviation enthusiasts.

After being an active flight instructor for more than 30 years and having given more than 8,000 hours of dual instruction in general aviation airplanes, I recently decided to give up flight instructing. I didn't make the decision lightly. It was my decision, not one forced upon me by a medical problem or a tangle with the FAA. The reason is probably a rather selfish one, in a word, it is liability. I am no longer willing to risk being sued by a pilot, a pilot's estate, a pilot's survivor, or a pilot's HMO. I have never had any problems in this area, but I can read what is happening in our litigious society.

I have made an attempt at having a balanced content. I have included some technical things, some interesting things, and some fun things.

I welcome your comments on this site, both positive and negative. I am open to suggestions on how to make it better.

By the way, if you're really bored and want to read about my background, click here.

Please contact me via e-mail at gene@genebenson.com.

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Disclaimer:  Material contained on this web site and in this section is for informational purposes only. It is intended to be supplementary only and never to substitute for formal training. It should not be construed as directive, doctrinal, or instructive.  Individuals should consult with their flight school management, certificated flight instructors, aircraft manufacturer recommendations and directives, Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and/or appropriate FAA publications including the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and applicable FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs) for specific guidance relative to any information or before employing any recommendations contained on this web site or in this section.  Further, nothing on this web site or in this section is intended to contradict or be in disagreement with any official FAA rule or regulation, nor should such material be interpreted or construed as such.  This web site is intended exclusively to promote general aviation and to increase awareness of current events in aviation.